SignalSMILE^®

Introducing SignalSMILE

Detect common pathologies on dental x-rays with AI.

Within minutes, our advanced machine learning detects the most common pathologies on companion animal dental x-rays, helping vets provide faster intervention, lowering the cost of quality care, and enhancing patient outcomes.

AI Radiology Support

Take the guesswork out of dental radiology.

Nearly 8 out of 10 dogs and cats seen by veterinarians need dental care, yet a much smaller percentage receive it. And because at least 60% of a patient's tooth lies below the gum line, intraoral radiographs are essential to proper evaluation and treatment of dental disease.

SignalSMILE is an advanced technology solution that’s ushering in a new wave of AI-powered dentistry in veterinary medicine. Within minutes, our advanced machine learning detects the most common pathologies on companion animal dental x-rays, helping vets to provide faster intervention, less expensive care, and enhanced patient outcomes.

SignalSMILE Test Panels

SignalSMILE's patented veterinary AI technology uses machine learning to assess companion animal dental radiographs in real time for normals and abnormals to aid practitioners in the diagnostic process.

Our patented AI detects normals and abnormals for the 5 most common dental pathologies and aids point-of-care decision-making.

AI Radiology Support

• Furcation Bone Loss

  TFL - Furcation bone loss

  Test description
  Assessment for radiolucency at the furcation of a tooth (where the tooth divides into two/three roots)

  Abnormal description
  A radiolucency has been detected at the furcation of the tooth indicative of loss of alveolar bone in this region. Furcation bone loss is an indicator of the presence of significant periodontal disease. Suboptimal radiographic technique and/or positioning can affect the appearance of alveolar bone. Radiographic signs should be interpreted in conjunction with the oral exam.

• Periapical Lucency

  TPL - Periapical lucency

  Test description
  Assessment for radiolucency at a root apex representative of a pathologic process

  Abnormal description
  A radiolucent area has been detected at the apex of a tooth root, most likely representing a pathologic process. A pathologic periapical lucency can appear as widening of the periodontal ligament space in the apical region, loss of lamina dura at the apex, or diffuse/irregular radiolucency at the apex and should be differentiated from a benign lucency such as a chevron lucency. Differential diagnoses for periapical lucency include abscess, cyst, inflammatory disease, or other causes. Radiographic signs should be interpreted in conjunction with the oral exam. Additional views may be necessary to confirm presence of pathology. Comparison to the same tooth on the contralateral side may be useful in determining if radiographic changes represent pathology or artifact, such as chevron lucency.

• Resorptive Lesion

  TRL - Resorptive lesion

  Test description
  Assessment for areas of decay or degradation within a tooth

  Abnormal description
  Presence of an area or multiple areas of decay/degradation has been identified within a tooth/teeth likely secondary to a resorptive process. Resorption often appears as irregular radiolucencies throughout the tooth. Radiolucent lesions in teeth are often attributed to primary resorptive lesions but can be representative of other disease processes such as trauma, neoplasia, inflammation/infection, caries, enamel hypoplasia, etc. Radiographic technique and angle can contribute to an abnormal appearance of the tooth. Radiographic signs should be interpreted in conjunction with the oral exam and clinical signs.

• Severe Attachment (Alveolar Bone) Loss

  TAL - Severe attachment (alveolar bone) loss

  Test description
  Assessment for alveolar bone loss in the horizontal and/or vertical planes

  Abnormal description
  Severe loss of alveolar bone has been identified in the region around a root or roots. Attachment loss is used as an indicator in staging of periodontal disease. Four red bars indicates greater than 50% loss or grade 4 periodontal disease. Two red bars indicates between 25% and 50% loss or grade 3 periodontal disease. Radiographic technique and angle can exaggerate or conceal alveolar bone loss. Radiographic signs should be interpreted in conjunction with the oral exam.

• Significant Tooth with Pathology

  TEC - Significant tooth with pathology

  Abnormal description
  A pathologic process has been identified in a canine or carnassial tooth. Due to the importance of this tooth to the animal, all attempts should be made to save the tooth from extraction. Severe pathology or multiple pathologies within these teeth can warrant extraction.

• Tooth Fracture

  TFX - Tooth fracture

  Test description
  Assessment for fracture within the crown or root of a tooth

  Abnormal description
  A radiolucent line representing a fracture has been identified in the crown or root of a tooth or teeth. Fractures may be secondary to trauma or underlying pathology, or may represent a retained tooth root. Radiographic signs should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical history and oral exam.

• Retained Root(s)

  TRR- Retained root(s)

  Test description
  Assessment for the presence of a tooth root remnant or fragment below the gum line with little or no crown present.

  Abnormal description
  Retained root remnants/fragments may be found secondary to trauma, incomplete extraction, or tooth resorption. With few exceptions, retained root remnants should be extracted at the time of radiographic diagnosis. Continued retention and regular radiographic monitoring may be considered in select cases, but only if the remnant is radiographically and clinically quiet (no evidence of inflammation, infection, or other pathology), small, and known to be chronic. This test may also identify an unerupted tooth as a retained tooth root. Unerupted teeth should be extracted to prevent the development of a dentigerous cyst. Though, regular radiographic monitoring may be performed instead of extraction in older patients.